Advent means “coming” in Latin. In Greek, it is translated from parousia, commonly used in reference to the Second Coming of the …
Patrick’s Prayer of the Trinity
Today is Trinity Sunday. Many churches will offer a familiar hymn that has been a standard for worship - St. …
It’s Pentecost, Let’s Party! 4 Ways to Celebrate at Church
"The on-going gift of the Spirit helps us spread the news and become apostles in our time and place. And that is worth …
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Make Easter Dove Cake (recipe included)
An Italian Legend The Story of the Dove Cake is an Easter legend in …
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Easter Eggs: History and Traditions
"The eggs were called pace eggs, the word coming from the French Pasque, which means Easter. Eggs became a symbol of the rock tomb …
The Roots of Baptism (And Confirmation)
"Following their baptism, the new Christians were welcomed into the household of faith and participated in the community meal, the …
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Do You Genuflect?
"Somewhere in my adulthood, I began the practice of genuflecting. I don't remember the day or the service, it just seems to have …
The Origin of ‘Burying the Alleluia’
"We part from the Alleluia as from a beloved friend, whom we embrace many times and kiss on the mouth, head and hand, before we …
The Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year (also called the Lunar New Year) occurs in the early months of our calendar year, typically January …
Shrove Tuesday: Pancake Relay Race!
"Today, many churches hold "Pancake Suppers." These can be great intergenerational events in which all pitch in to cook pancakes, …